Our heritage
PEOPLE OF ALL STRIPES
Fridays classic red-and-white stripes feature a message that those stripes stand for something – an open invitation for People of All Stripes to come in, sit down, and enjoy themselves. Over the years, the Fridays stripes have appeared everywhere from restaurant awnings and menus to employee uniforms. The brand’s natural evolution has generated different versions of its core vision to bring people together – but one constant has been their symbol of stripes as a representation of inclusivity.
Our ‘family pride’ dates back to 1965 New York. We still share the belief that the experience we offer and the service we provide is the best there is. Present in every TGI Fridays, the peacock symbolises pride in our brand and is a reminder to our teams to put the best of TGI Fridays on ‘show’. From our classic red & white stripes to our traditional memorabilia, TGI Fridays is an authentic and unique place to share fun, enjoyment and great times together.
MYRNA'S STORY
Many years ago, there were two Ivy League schools on the East Coast of the USA that both had rowing teams. Legend says that Myrna coached the losing team to a series of victories. She was an inspirational leader, who coached with passion & instilled a belief in her team that they were winners & together they created a legacy of success. On the championship race day, Myrna disappeared & only her saddle shoes were found in the boat. Today, each TGI Fridays restaurant has a rowing scull that contains a pair of shoes & champagne bottle to remind us of the value of teamwork, leadership & celebrating success.
HIGH FLYING COCKTAIL FLAIR
We’ve got long history behind the bar, TGI Fridays bartenders even trained Tom Cruise for his role in the film ‘Cocktail’! Made with premium spirits, our cocktails are handcrafted by our expert bartenders who can recommend the perfect serve just for you, including the icons like the classic Long Island Iced Tea, which was born at TGI Fridays. We also have a great range of mocktails for a refreshing alternative.
And the propeller was mounted above the bar. It is said that the bar was the main focus of Fridays™, the engine so to speak.